Sad.
Rumors circulated last week that Bulgarian superstar Matey Kaziyski was being courted by Coach Placi to return to the team for the 2013 European Champs but it was just a false alarm. At Georgi Bratoev’s wedding last Saturday, Matey took time to speak to the press and stated that he is NOT coming back unless the Bulgarian Volleyball Federation BVF undergoes major major internal changes.
We’re not quite sure what changes Matey wants but one thing we know for sure is that BVF officials have been questioned on how they manage the careers of their players and the $$$ assigned to the program.
Matey says…
“I’ve said it before that I would only return to the team if the Federation makes changes. The problem is that I still do not see any changes, not to say that things are worse than before. So there’s nothing to talk about at all. If there is any change, I’ll be the first one to call the coach.”
Bottom line is that we won’t see Matey anytime soon representing Bulgaria.
Darn it.
In case you you didn’t know Matey has left Trentino and will play for Turkish club team Ankara in the 2013/2014 season.
Matey also brought his girlfriend at Bratoev’s wedding.
UPDATE: Matey’s girlfriend is Italian and her name is Elisabetta Farrugio, a former beauty queen.
Lucky girl.